The dryer may not be level. Common solutions for: Samsung Dryer makes noise. Our Samsung dryer started making a loud noise when drying clothes it sounded like a washer machine off balance. As the drum rotated the split seam would go over a wheel and make a noise as drum distorted. I decided to post this transcript of my recent conversation with Samsung out of frustration. OK so there are 2 things that can make this noise usually. Many of the sounds are normal or can be fixed with little effort. A foreign object may be in the dryer. Now we are without a dryer and the unit is under 5yrs old. The drum rollers support the dryer drum on some models and makes of dryers (like those made by Kenmore or Whirlpool.) Nearly every sound the dryer makes will fall into one of four main categories: rattling, thumping, squealing or grinding, or humming. Most Frequent Causes for Washer is making loud noise Cause 1 Tub Bearing The tub bearing is mounted in the middle of the outer tub. Pick the closest sound to the one you're hearing so you can do the correct troubleshooting steps for your iss Then after a while it stopped heating. It just started making a thumping noise. The drum in the samsung dryer (and probably most dryers) is supported by a set of wheels. These rollers can wear out from usage causing the dryer’s drum to not rotate freely and create a squealing noise or in some cases, a thumping noise. Our Kenmore dryer is 7 years old. Is the there a way to start or join lawsuit for the cost of dryer. Dryer thumping sounds are common in dryers that are not level. Samsung dryers are generally very quiet. Replacing the tub bearing is a very involved repair and will require disassembling most of the washer.... - Samsung B1445A Washing Machine Many of the sounds are normal or can be fixed with little effort. The dryer thumping noise might be caused by something as simple as an item that fell out of a pocket. The rumbling or thumping sound could be caused by worn drum support rollers. Pick the closest sound to the one you're hearing so you can do the correct troubleshooting steps for your issue. The tub bearing helps to keep the inner tub spinning smoothly. If the drum bearing is worn out, the dryer may make noise. Our dryer recently developed a crack in the drum, which apparently is common and well reported in the US. Samsung dryers are generally quiet. Drum rollers should be replaced as a set as they normally will wear evenly. If the drum rotates freely, it is unlikely that the drum bearing is worn out. The be … read more Check the dryer for loose items such as coins. Prior to this something like oil got on the clothes and dried on. Not getting the oil anymore but the noise continues. Nearly every sound the dryer makes will fall into one of four main categories: rattling, thumping, squealing or grinding, or humming. The thumping sound was due to a failed weld in the dryer barrel. Either one of the screws which holds one of the tumblers inside the drum is backing out on the outside of the drum so it hits the shell of the dryer each time it rotates, OR sometiems the drum itself will crack right at the seam and each time it rolls over the drum drum roller below it will cause the noise. Several issues could be causing the dryer thumping sound. To determine if the drum bearing is at fault, remove the dryer belt and try turning the drum by hand.